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    ruminative
    /ˈruːmɪnətɪv/

    adjective

    • 1. expressing or involving deep thought: "a deeply ruminative, mysterious lament"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › ruminativeRUMINATIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Ruminative means thinking deeply and for a long period, often with a brooding or reflective mood. See how to use this word in sentences and synonyms, and learn about its pronunciation and translations.

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    • Pensive

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      REFLECTIVE definition: 1. A reflective surface sends back...

  4. www.verywellmind.com › repetitive-thoughtsRumination: Definition, Signs, Causes, Effects, and How to Cope

    • Signs of Rumination
    • Rumination vs. Emotional Processing
    • Causes of Rumination
    • Impact of Rumination
    • How to Overcome Rumination

    What does rumination look like, and how is it different from productive emotional processing? Rumination and emotional processing both focus on problems and usually on emotions surrounding these problems. Rumination, however, tends to have a more negative bent, often including thought patterns that involve pessimism and cognitive distortionsand foc...

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    As you look at the difference between rumination and emotional processing, you might have several concerns: 1. If we don’t think about our problems, how can we hope to solve them or learn from the process? 2. Should we just focus only on the positive? 3. Don’t we sacrifice growth and solutions if we don’t focus on unpleasant situations from time to...

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    It is normal to ruminate on things from time to time, particularly if you are thinking about a stressful or upsetting experience. People may ruminate because they believe they can solve a problem or gain insight by thinking about it repeatedly. Having a history of trauma or dealing with stressful situations in the present can also contribute to rum...

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    Rumination is also associated with several different mental health conditions. These conditions can contribute to rumination, but experiencing these repetitive thoughts can also contribute to or worsen the symptoms of these conditions. Mental conditions that can cause rumination or be worsened by it include: 1. Anxietyis often marked by worrying or...

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    Rumination can be difficult to give up, especially if you don't recognize it as rumination or don't know how to stop. Letting go of stress and anger can help with ruminative thinking. Properly dealing with negative emotionscan also help with rumination and the feelings of stress that come with it. Some strategies that might help you learn to let go...

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  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › ruminativeRUMINATIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Ruminative means thinking deeply and for a long period, often with a brooding or reflective mood. Learn more about this formal adjective, its synonyms and how to use it in sentences from various sources.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ruminativeRuminative - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    deeply or seriously thoughtful.

  8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ruminateRuminate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Ruminate means to chew over something in your mind repeatedly or to chew the cud. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and related words of ruminative, the adjective form of ruminant.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionruminative adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

    Ruminative means tending to think deeply and carefully about things. Learn how to pronounce it, see example sentences and find synonyms for this formal adjective.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRUMINATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    RUMINATION definition: 1. the act of thinking carefully and for a long period about something 2. the act of bringing up…. Learn more.